Drugs And Alcohol TEST Flashcards
Name the different types of alcohol.
Methyl - flammable/poisonous/antifreeze
Isopropyl - rubbing alcohol/bad for body
Ethyl - drinking alcohol - safe to drink in moderation
What are the steps to help someone with alcohol poisoning?
~Turn person on their side
~Call 911
~Stay with the person
What can help sober you up?
Time
Define binge drinking.
Consuming an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time. (5 or more for men, 4 or more for women)
What are the types of smokeless tobacco? Define them.
~Chewing tobacco - chopped up tobacco leaves, placed between cheek and gums.
~Snuff - powdered tobacco leaves and stems. Snorted or placed between the cheeks and gums.
Why should you stay away from juuling/e-cigs?
Can lead to cigarettes and other drug dependencies.
Name the addictive drug in tobacco?
Nicotine
Where can you find help if you are struggling with addictions?
~Rehab centers
~Support groups
~Churches
Define stimulants.
Drugs that speed up the activities of the central nervous system.
What are some ways drugs are administered?
~needles
~pills, orally
~smoking
~snuffing, up nose
What is alcohol poisoning?
A condition in which a toxic amount of alcohol has been consumed. Usually in a short period of time. (BAC is at a dangerously high level)
What is BAC?
Blood Alcohol Content
What is dependence and tolerance?
Dependence ~ An addiction that relies on or needs a substance.
Tolerance ~ Excessive amounts of drugs a person uses with out feeling the effects, or diminishes the effects.
What factors can affect your BAC?
~Weight
~Gender
~Time
~Amount
~Food
~Medications
What is a carcinogen?
A substance that is capable of causing cancer in a living tissue.
What are the affects of nicotine on the body?
~Premature death
~increased heart rate
~increased blood pressure
~Cancer
What are Hallucinogens?
Drugs that interfere with the senses and cause hallucinations which can last several days.
Why can buying and using illegal drugs be deadly?
~Health risks
~Jail
~Can result in death/overdose
~do not know what they are putting in the drugs
What is the type of alcohol that is safe for consumption ?
Ethyl
What are drugs that depress or slow Down the Central Nervous system?
Narcotics
What are the drugs that speed up the Central Nervous system?
Stimulant
What are the drugs that interfere with senses and cause hallucinations?
Hallucinogen
What is the diminishing effect of a drug?
Tolerance
What is the term for drinking many drinks in one sitting (quickly)?
Binge drinking